4 ACTIVE AGING WEEK | OCTOBER 3-9, 2022
Active Aging Day Open House Makes Triumphant Return BY TODD LEWYS A fter a two-year pandemic induced hiatus, the Active
Aging Day Open House is back October 5, and its organizers – The Wellness Institute and Active Aging in Manitoba (AAIM) – are thrilled. “We’re all very excited,” says Christine Thiessen, who serves as Communications Coordinator for The Wellness Institute, which is located at 1075 Leila Avenue. “It’s the first time in two years that it will be held. We’re all looking forward to seeing everyone.” As has been the case in the past, the Open House – which is free of charge and will be sponsored by River Ridge Retirement Residence – will serve two purposes. First, it will put a spotlight on Active Aging Week.
The popular Active Aging Day Open House will return to The Wellness Institute at 1075 Leila Ave. on October 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. (Photo by Darin Kachanoski)
Second, it will give people an opportunity to check out The Wellness Institute’s facility, and all the programs and services that are offered within. “It’s been very well-received in the past and has been very well-attended with as many as 800 people visiting us,” Thiessen says. “It gives them the opportunity to
get an up-close look at all that we, and our partners, have to offer.” She adds that there will be plenty of things to take in. “Not only will the services within the building be highlighted, but there will also be a sampling of classes, along with about 20 exhibitors on hand. There will
be booths featuring foot clinics, hearing testing, downsizing experts, companies that specialize in moving older adults and will updating.” At the same time, there will also be interactive activities and stations on hand for older adults to sample. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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